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          Callum Beattie Unveils New Single “Pins and Needles” Ahead of Album “Indi” — Out January 23rd

          December 5, 2025

          It’s the best time to be Callum Beattie. After selling out a huge sold-out arena date at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro (a gig which saw The Scotsman describe him as “a Caledonian Sam Fender”), his 2026 live plans are upscaling too with a massive […]

          Gipsy Kings
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          Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo Announce New Album “Historia” — Out May 15th

          December 5, 2025

          The Grammy Award-winning Gipsy Kings and their leader/founder Tonino Baliardo broke the mould with their self-titled album back in 1987. It was a time when the US and UK charts were almost completely devoid of […]

          tom smith
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          Editors Frontman Tom Smith Brings His Solo Show to Belfast’s Mandela Hall – 6 May 2026

          December 4, 2025

          Tom Smith, the unmistakable voice of Editors, will play an intimate headline show at Mandela Hall, Belfast, on 6th May 2026. This rare solo appearance sees Smith performing a selection of brand-new material alongside reimagined […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

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          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

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          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance

          December 1, 2025

          Gary Numan, one of electronic music’s most enduring and influential pioneers, brought his epic live show to Nottingham’s Rock City on 25 November, and the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Calling the venue “buzzing” […]

          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show

          November 25, 2025

          One of America’s most successful heavy rock exports, Drowning Pool descended on Nottingham’s Rock City on November 19th with a set that hit like a wrecking ball. It was one of the busiest nights the […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

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        • TAVE
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          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

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        • Oliver Murray
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          Oliver Murray on completing “The Beatles Anthology” and bringing Episode Nine to life | XS Noize Podcast #263

          December 4, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Murray — the British writer–director redefining modern music documentary through his bold, cinematic approach. Following his 2023 short film […]

          Steve Lillywhite on the Making of “Fairytale of New York” | XS Noize Podcast #262
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          Steve Lillywhite on Making “Fairytale of New York” with Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues | XS Noize Podcast #262

          November 30, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by legendary producer Steve Lillywhite — the Grammy-winning studio mastermind behind iconic records by U2, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, The Smiths, The […]

          The Altered Hours
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          The Altered Hours: Cathal Mac Gabhann on Their Stunning New Self-Titled Album | XS Noize Podcast #261

          November 27, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by guitarist and songwriter Cathal Mac Gabhann from Cork alt-rock and shoegaze outfit The Altered Hours — one of Ireland’s most vital underground […]

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Month: July 2019

Irish singer-songwriter SOMEBODY'S CHILD goes the 'Distance' on anthemic new single
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Irish singer-songwriter SOMEBODY’S CHILD goes the ‘Distance’ on anthemic new single

July 31, 2019 XS Noize

With a mere two released singles to his name, Irish singer-songwriter Somebody’s Child is turning heads and catching ears the world over, garnering accurate comparisons to some of the biggest names in rock. In just […]

Psych-grunge Leeds three-piece BROODERS are back with 'Down' - Listen Now
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Psych-grunge Leeds three-piece BROODERS are back with ‘Down’ – Listen Now

July 31, 2019 XS Noize

Psych-grunge Leeds three-piece BROODERS are back with their latest offering. DOWN is dark, twisted and brutal on so many fronts, but ultimately serves as an encouragement to be more open and to speak to those […]

DYLAN JOHN THOMAS announces headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy, QUB Students Union, Saturday, October 19th
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DYLAN JOHN THOMAS announces headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy, QUB Students Union, Saturday, October 19th

July 31, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Dylan John Thomas is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy, QUB Students Union on Saturday, October 19th 2019. Dylan, released his debut single ‘Nobody Else’ while setting records with […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: indie crooners Kazyak release psychedelic trip "Paper Bird"
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VIDEO PREMIERE: indie crooners Kazyak release psychedelic trip “Paper Bird”

July 31, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere Minneapolis indie rock band Kazyak’s new single “Paper Bird” which will be part of their album “Odyssey” out this fall.  Kazyak is an indie rock band based in […]

FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Jinny Bingham’s Ghost’ - Listen Now
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FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Jinny Bingham’s Ghost’ – Listen Now

July 31, 2019 XS Noize

Alongside the latest episode in his successful ‘Tales From No Man’s Land’ podcast series, FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Jinny Bingham’s Ghost’, the latest new track to emerge from his forthcoming eighth album, ‘NO MAN’S LAND’ […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MIRO - 'Reconstruction' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: MIRO – ‘Reconstruction’ – Listen Now

July 31, 2019 XS Noize

Hailing from South England, Miro (Monty Hancock) is making himself known for combining the intensity of dance music with the emotive elements of piano and ambient music. This fusion creates a distinctive style which takes […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Kaiser Chiefs - Duck
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Kaiser Chiefs – Duck

July 30, 2019 Helen Russell

Kaiser Chiefs are back with their 7th studio album Duck, a rather different album if you are used to their original works from Employment and Yours Truly Angry Mob. But if you have listened to […]

HUSKY LOOPS release new single 'I Think You're Wonderful' - Listen Now 1
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HUSKY LOOPS release new single ‘I Think You’re Wonderful’ – Listen Now

July 30, 2019 XS Noize

Having been hailed Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World on her BBC Radio 1 show this evening (30th July), Husky Loops release their brand new single ‘I Think You’re Wonderful’ through Fighting Ourselves / […]

BOOK REVIEW: 50 Queer Music Icons Who Changed the World By Will Larnach-Jones
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: 50 Queer Music Icons Who Changed the World By Will Larnach-Jones

July 30, 2019 Michael Barron

50 Queer Music Icons Who Changed the World takes fifty icons across one hundred years to demonstrate how those from the LGBT community and/or icons who endorsed and aided the LGBT community impacted the music […]

THE KINKS Announce 50th Anniversary Edition of 'Arthur Or The Decline And Fall of the British Empire' 1
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THE KINKS Announce 50th Anniversary Edition of ‘Arthur Or The Decline And Fall of the British Empire’

July 30, 2019 XS Noize

To mark its 50th anniversary, The Kinks today announce a special release of ‘Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire’ – out October 25th on BMG, which includes previously unreleased track ‘The […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Daniel Steer - ‘Green’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Daniel Steer – ‘Green’ – Watch Now

July 30, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Green’ by Daniel Steer. ‘Green’ is the debut single from Daniel Steer’s forthcoming solo album due for November release and is a personal confession […]

THE MODERN STRANGERS release hypnotic visual for new single 'Visions'
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THE MODERN STRANGERS release hypnotic visual for new single ‘Visions’

July 30, 2019 XS Noize

The Modern Strangers today release the hypnotic visual to accompany their new single and EP title track ‘Visions’. The stunning choreographed piece was directed and executed by the band themselves. Speaking about the video, frontman […]

IGGY POP confirms new album 'Free' out September 6th - Listen to track
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IGGY POP unveils second track ‘JAMES BOND’ from forthcoming album ‘FREE’

July 30, 2019 XS Noize

Iggy Pop has unwound a drastically different track from his coming album Free. James Bond tells a story: “I don’t know what she’s up to exactly, but the tables seem to be turning, and she’s […]

Countdown on for 7th OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL Bangor 1
Gigs

Countdown on for 7th OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL Bangor

July 30, 2019 XS Noize

The seaside town of Bangor Co. Down is getting ready for the hottest month on its calendar when the seventh annual Open House Festival begins on Thursday 1st August. Throughout the 31 days of August, […]

Mercury Nominees FONTAINES D.C. Add Huge Date to Winter UK Tour 2
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Mercury Nominees FONTAINES D.C. Add Huge Date to Winter UK Tour

July 30, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Dogrel’ (which charted at #9 in the UK album chart, and landed them a Mercury Prize Nomination), as well as a sold-out US tour with labelmates […]

PREMIERE: Vanderocker Offers Mind-Warping Experience With Latest Video ‘Creature of Habit’
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PREMIERE: Vanderocker Offers Mind-Warping Experience With Latest Video ‘Creature of Habit’

July 30, 2019 XS Noize

Gearing up to release her new mind-melting video is Vanderocker, the Los Angeles-based avant-everything indie guru. Creature of Habit is culled from her latest album, Point Defiance, one which builds upon the success of her […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
Gigs

EMBRACE announce March 2020 Manchester & Leeds shows

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

Following on from the band’s sold-out hometown show at the 6,000 capacity Halifax Piece Hall last month and their sold-out London Alexandra Palace gigs in December, Embrace will be bringing their special “Songs from The […]

Acclaimed Alt Rapper & Poet DIZRAELI announces his new studio album, ‘The Unmaster’
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Acclaimed Alt Rapper & Poet DIZRAELI announces his new studio album, ‘The Unmaster’

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

UK Rapper, social activist, producer and spoken word artist Dizraeli, has announced his new studio album, the poignant and autobiographical ‘The Unmaster’, out on 20th September. Following the recent release of his single ‘My Mama’, which saw support […]

PETE MURRAY Adds Dublin Show To September Tour
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PETE MURRAY Adds Dublin Show To September Tour

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

With an appearance at Boardmasters Festival in August already confirmed, Pete Murray has added a Dublin show to his September headline tour (dates below). Having previously headlined Brixton Academy and Shepherds Bush Empire, his last […]

KRIS BARRAS BAND announce Irish Headline shows
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KRIS BARRAS BAND announce Irish Headline shows

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

Following on from his debut in Ireland opening for Black Stone Cherry, UK blues Guitarist Kris Barras Band will return to Dublin and Belfast this October for his first-ever headline shows. Tickets on sale this […]

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